Indian Polities, Empire, and the History of American Foreign Relations.

The article discusses the relationship between Native Americans and the history of U.S. foreign relations. Emphasis is given to topics such as diplomatic relations with Native Americans within the context of U.S. imperialism, continental expansion, and the efforts of the federal government to eradicate native polities, cultures, and identities. Other topics include the cultural assimilation of Native Americans, the impact of the federal reservation system, and the legal status of indigenous people.